The WAITIKI 7: "Sweet Pikake Serenade"

The WAITIKI 7 performs "Sweet Pikake Serenade," a lovely exotica ballad written in the style of the great vibraphonist Arthur Lyman. Composed by group bassist and bandleader Randy Wong, the song nostalgically hints at days bygone and is reminiscent of the delicate, sweet aroma of the Hawaiian pikake flower. Birdcalls done by Lopaka Colon (son of Augie Colon, Martin Denny's original percussionist) make the imagery even more real.

Learn more about The WAITIKI All-Star Exotica Septet, and its contributions to the resurgence of Exotica and the related tiki culture by visiting www.WAITIKI.com.

Taped for the 500th Broadcast Anniversary of Kansas Public Radio's "Retro Cocktail Hour", live at Liberty Hall (Lawrence, KS). Videography by Jack Heaaly of Healy Video Services.

Members of The WAITIKI All-Star Exotica Septet are: Tim Mayer, Helen Liu, Jim Benoit, Zaccai Curtis, Abe Lagrimas Jr., Lopaka Colon, and Randy Wong.

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Music

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